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Treatment of Reticular Erythematous Mucinosis with a Large Dose of Ultraviolet B Radiation and Steroid Impregnated Tape
Author(s) -
Yamazaki Sayuri,
Katayama Ichiro,
Kurumaji Yuko,
Yokozeki Hiroo,
Nishioka Kiyoshi
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
the journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.9
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1346-8138
pISSN - 0385-2407
DOI - 10.1111/j.1346-8138.1999.tb03521.x
Subject(s) - erythema , dermatology , reticular connective tissue , medicine , steroid , ultraviolet b radiation , topical steroid , lesion , adverse effect , ultraviolet radiation , pharmacology , chemistry , surgery , pathology , hormone , radiochemistry
To date, there are no successful treatments for reticular erythematous mucinosis (REM) other than antimalarial drugs such as chloroquine; these have many adverse side effects and are prohibited for use in Japan. We report a case of REM improved by a large dose of ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation and a steroid impregnated tape. The large dose of UVB radiation improved the erythema after 5 weeks. Application of steroid impregnated tape to a lesion where a large dose of UVB had been given produced an additive clinical effect. UVB radiation and steroid impregnated tape are considered to be effective treatments for REM.